Keeping in mind that James is sharing from his heart our spiritual life with GOD'S wisdom that is supplied to us from above. He like John's synoptic Gospel is set apart from the normal by this one distinction. For they both by His Spirit know first hand that His Spirit is being awakened the dormant spirit within all who come to Him without reservation. As we have also seen in our independent word searches.
James 5:7-11, 12 "Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh. Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door. Take, my brethren, the prophets, who have spoken in the name of the Lord, for an example of suffering affliction, and of patience. Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy.
But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation." (KJV)
James 5:7-11, 12 "Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not grumble against one another, brothers, so that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the door. As an example of suffering and patience, brothers, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. Behold, we consider those blessed who remained steadfast. You have heard of the steadfastness of Job, and you have seen the purpose of the Lord, how the Lord is compassionate and merciful.
But above all, my brothers, do not swear, either by heaven or by earth or by any other oath, but let your "yes" be yes and your "no" be no, so that you may not fall under condemnation." (ESV)
James 5:7-11, 12 "My Friends, if you are the ones abused, remain passionate about the [1]presence of the LORD. Consider how the farmer lays hold of the harvest by patiently letting the early and latter rains do their work in the soil to prepare its precious yield. (The word, [1, G3952, from the present participle of G3918, pareimi, being near, from G3844 and G1510 ] parousia, means presence, it comes from (G3844) para, closest possible proximity, and (G1510, from the ancient Hebrew H1961, hâyâh, to breath, to exist, to be) eimi, "I am," to exist. Sadly this beautiful word has always been translated to point to yet another future event---the coming of the LORD. When He spoke the "I am" to Abram, Abram took it to mean I am to be within you, now the translators do not show it this way. Religion thrives on two lies, distance and delay! Emmanuel cancelled both in Christ! Jesus said in John 4, "Do you not say, "there are yet four months then comes the harvest." Yet you are looking at the wrong harvest! Lift up your eyes, look away from your own labor and see the harvest that is already ripe!" Meaning us!) Let your heart also be firm in patience while the [1]closeness of the embrace of his presence sustains you. (The word, [1, G1448 eggizō, from G1451] engidzo, means to bring near, reflexively ---Strong's Concordance: here translates this as "the closeness of his embrace." ) When circumstances [1]squeeze you into tight spots, don't make your problem your target or topic of conversation with one another (there is no relief in feeling sorry for yourselves by this means) while the LORD is left standing outside behind closed doors. Let him be the judge of your situation. (The word, [1, G4727 from G4728] stenadzo, means to groan, complain; it comes from (G4728) stenos, meaning narrow.) The Prophets who spoke in the Name of the LORD are our [1]mentors; consider what they had to put up with and what hardships they went through, and with what fortitude the prevailed. (The word, [1, G5262 from G5263 ] hupodeigma, means an exhibit, pattern for imitation.) To look back at the faith heroes of yesterday is always an inspiration. Even Job's life was prophetic. Consider how GOD came through for him in the end; his endurance proved GOD'S extreme compassion and tender mercies. (The first part represents life under the Law of fear, the later the law of faith.)
(Since you are convinced of GOD'S tender feelings towards you,) making foolish oaths does not add weight to your intentions! it makes no difference whether you attempt to tap into heaven's magic or swear by some earthly institution, or any other binding authority. Keep it simple, yes cannot mean no at the same time. Swearing silly oaths makes you look phony anyway!" (The Mirror, with editing)
May our LORD show the power of what is revealed herein.
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